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Jessica Bader had previously worked as the director of humanities K-12 in the district, where she oversaw several new programs throughout last year.

New principal has high hopes for James H. Vernon School in Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District

With the school year having officially begun, students at James H. Vernon School were greeted by someone new when they arrived for the first day of classes. Jessica Bader, the former director of … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/23

Several elected leaders from the Town of Oyster Bay were installed on Jan. 4 including, from right, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwomen Laura Maier, and Vicki Walsh, Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca.

Town of Oyster Bay inaugurates elected officials

The Town of Oyster Bay recently hosted its 2024 Inauguration Ceremony with the swearing-in of Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwomen Laura Maier, and Vicki Walsh, Town … more

1/12/24

Mill Pond House is a historic property dating back to the early 1700’s, and over its existence it has served as a mill, a residence and even a gift shop.

Considering Mill Pond House’s fate

In the heart of Oyster Bay, Mill Pond House, a living relic dating back to the early 1700s, is caught in a tug-of-war between its storied past and an uncertain future. Once a bustling hub linked to … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/26/24

It’s easy to tell this Kennedy from the others

With six months until Election Day, Jerry Kremer analyzes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s third-party candidacy, questioning his qualifications and independence, emphasizing his controversial stances on vaccines and family friction. more

By Jerry Kremer | 4/26/24

A competitor prepares to toss the caber.

Everyone can be a Scot for the day at Long Island Scottish Festival

Old Westbury Gardens will fill its lush grounds with the sounds of bagpipers and Scottish revelry as it welcomes the latest edition of the Scottish Festival and Highland Games. The annual spectacle on Saturday, Aug. 26, brings plenty of Scottish flair to the storied estate, presented by the Long Island Clan MacDuff. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/16/23

Jack Baker, center, received a Nassau County Legislature Award from Josh Lafazan, second from right, accompanied by Jack’s brother, Liam, far left; his father, Jeffrey; and his mother, Jessica.

Jack Baker of Bayville honors victims of pandemic by planting flags

Many young people are committed to helping others and improving their communities, but few are as willing to devote themselves to charitable work as Jack Baker, of Bayville. A recent graduate of … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/6/23

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/18/23

‘Never again’ is right now

I unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery . . . more

By Joshua Lafazan | 10/19/23

Seven years after they began, renovations of the Bayville Free Library are expected to be completed by the end of the month.

Bayville Free Library expected to reopen soon

After years of work, the end is finally in sight for the renovations and updates of the Bayville Free Library. A project that began in 2017 has culminated in a revitalized space whose improvements … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/12/24

The recent snowfall was the largest recorded in Nassau County in nearly three years.

Jack Frost stops by Oyster Bay

It’s been a winter wonderland in Oyster Bay for the last week following the largest recorded snowfall in recent years. While the snow has already begun to melt, the recent flurry gave residents … more

1/26/24

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